Safety Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to the development of the organization's strategic plans and objectives. Drive division H&S strategy by creating an H&S plan to meet organization's objectives. Act as a strategic business partner, change agent, and member of the line management staff. Oversee company, division-wide H&S programs and initiatives. Develop, implement, and maintain all written H&S programs and policies in accordance with OSHA, Cal-OSHA, USEPA and/or corporate standards and in compliance with applicable laws. Monitor effectiveness of all H&S policies, practices, and processes to determine efficiency and effectiveness; recommend improvements to achieve and deliver improved results. Facilitate organization and leadership development efforts to address root causes of H&S related issues; coach managers and employees at all levels within client groups on a variety of health and safety topics. Influence senior management across the company to clarify and resolve divisional H&S issues and improve overall H&S program effectiveness. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of HS strategic plans to support the company's objectives. Participate with other senior division / client group management staff to establish corporate policy; work with senior H&S staff to set priorities and direction of H&S initiatives that link to business objectives. Develop, implement, coordinate and perform H&S training. Provide technical H&S support and information to required personnel. Participate in process reviews (e.g., job hazard analyses, etc.). Support corporate/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards. Manage and maintain PPE (personal protective equipment) requirements. Promote safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters, and/or specific training programs. Lead and serve on various H&S related committees. Develop, implement, and manage OSHA, CAL OSHA required reports (OSHA logs, etc.). Understand Federal and State (California) occupational safety, and health regulations and monitor regulatory changes as they occur; advise manufacturing plants and corporate staff of regulatory changes to ensure compliance in a timely manner. Periodically audit practices and records of facilities to ensure compliance with company programs and Federal/State occupational safety and health regulations. Manage near‑miss incidents, lost‑time injuries or illnesses, and work with injured workers, TPA, and clinic to manage Worker's Compensation Claims. Review injury/illness and non‑injury incident investigation reports and follow‑up as necessary. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree required (Masters preferred) in safety science, industrial engineering, or industrial hygiene, or Bachelor's degree in related field. 8+ years of progressively complex H&S experience required, preferably in an industrial environment. 5+ years of experience in a management level role. Understands general business metrics and how each metric influences each department and its employees. Experience fostering employee communication and teamwork in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Extensive knowledge of H&S policies and practices, compensation and benefits, organization change and effectiveness. Strong leadership skills and experience influencing at senior levels in an organization. Ability to work as and be viewed as a trusted business partner to the organization. Clear and concise interpersonal communication. Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, within managerial/leadership and non‑managerial employee groups. Required Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Skill in auditing/inspecting operations and company procedures. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $106000 to $132500 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. 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